Alcohol Use Therapists in Johannesburg

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Leepile Thebe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
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Sherelle Stols
General Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
Our ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck and is seeking a safe, supportive space to talk. They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They want understanding, practical support, and flexible, confidential care that fits into their life. Their goal is to gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping so they can move forward with confidence and improved wellbeing
Our ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck and is seeking a safe, supportive space to talk. They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They want understanding, practical support, and flexible, confidential care that fits into their life. Their goal is to gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping so they can move forward with confidence and improved wellbeing
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Lungile Lechesa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
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Puleng Maitin
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I am Puleng Maitin, your dedicated Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have a deep passion for helping people who feel emotionally drained, isolated, or overwhelmed, especially when navigating life transitions, cultural shifts, or relationship challenges. I understand how anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected from yourself can impact your well-being. My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and supported as you move forward with greater clarity and connection.
Hi, I am Puleng Maitin, your dedicated Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have a deep passion for helping people who feel emotionally drained, isolated, or overwhelmed, especially when navigating life transitions, cultural shifts, or relationship challenges. I understand how anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected from yourself can impact your well-being. My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and supported as you move forward with greater clarity and connection.
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Tshegofatso Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
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Shumi Beauty Kali
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
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Ollyroc counselling clinic
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Meet Olivia Mazaika, a wellness counselor who’s passionate about being a good listener without being judgmental to an individual’s struggles/problems/issues and deeply empathetic too. I love to see the broken being made whole and being restored and replenished. I might not have the solutions but together we can have constructive sessions, aimed at striving to reach attainable and measurable goals . Sessions are available for both in-person (face to face) and online counselling.
Meet Olivia Mazaika, a wellness counselor who’s passionate about being a good listener without being judgmental to an individual’s struggles/problems/issues and deeply empathetic too. I love to see the broken being made whole and being restored and replenished. I might not have the solutions but together we can have constructive sessions, aimed at striving to reach attainable and measurable goals . Sessions are available for both in-person (face to face) and online counselling.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Megan Redgard
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
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Christina Adendorff
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition. By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition. By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
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Tintswalo Healing and Counselling
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Online Only
Do you feel emotionally stuck—despite years of insight, therapy, or personal development? Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. This isn’t a personal failure—it’s your nervous system running outdated protection programs formed through past experiences, grief, or trauma. I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Mindset Therapist and Coach with 18 years of holistic experience. I integrate BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology, hypnotherapy, and inner-child healing to help clients reset
Do you feel emotionally stuck—despite years of insight, therapy, or personal development? Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. This isn’t a personal failure—it’s your nervous system running outdated protection programs formed through past experiences, grief, or trauma. I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Mindset Therapist and Coach with 18 years of holistic experience. I integrate BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology, hypnotherapy, and inner-child healing to help clients reset
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Dr. Jana Lazarus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
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Pierre West
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
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Bryn Gareth Lotter
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down from carrying too much for too long. They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes. They don’t need to be in crisis — they just know something needs to shift. They’re longing for clarity, steadiness, and support that feels safe. They want practical tools, compassionate guidance, and space to heal at their own pace — without pressure, judgment, or having to explain everything perfectly. They’re ready to grow, gently, and to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-trust.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down from carrying too much for too long. They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes. They don’t need to be in crisis — they just know something needs to shift. They’re longing for clarity, steadiness, and support that feels safe. They want practical tools, compassionate guidance, and space to heal at their own pace — without pressure, judgment, or having to explain everything perfectly. They’re ready to grow, gently, and to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-trust.
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Maryke White
General Counsellor
Online Only
My ideal client would be someone who is looking to discover their true self and potential. At some point in your life, you've perhaps felt invalidated, judged, or misunderstood by others (or even yourself). Perhaps you're neurodiverse and are looking for guidance, understanding, compassion, and support. You want to become comfortable with and accepting of who you truly are. You're willing to put in the work both inside and outside of the therapy room to achieve your goals.
My ideal client would be someone who is looking to discover their true self and potential. At some point in your life, you've perhaps felt invalidated, judged, or misunderstood by others (or even yourself). Perhaps you're neurodiverse and are looking for guidance, understanding, compassion, and support. You want to become comfortable with and accepting of who you truly are. You're willing to put in the work both inside and outside of the therapy room to achieve your goals.
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Nolitha Mbijana
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Serves Area
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
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Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
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Kgomotso Caroline Sebeela
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. My work is grounded in wellness, trauma-informed care, and addiction support, with a strong focus on helping clients regain balance, resilience, and emotional well-being. I provide both in-person and online therapy, offering accessible counselling services to clients across South Africa.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. My work is grounded in wellness, trauma-informed care, and addiction support, with a strong focus on helping clients regain balance, resilience, and emotional well-being. I provide both in-person and online therapy, offering accessible counselling services to clients across South Africa.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.